Maximizing Your Shopping Experience on October Prime Day
Amazon is gearing up for its second Prime Day sale of the year, happening on October 10th and 11th. To help you make the most of this shopping extravaganza, we have compiled a guide with tips and tricks for getting the best deals and savings.
1. Start your Amazon Prime trial now
To participate in the October Prime Day, you need a Prime subscription. However, even those on a free trial can take advantage of Prime discounts and benefits. Sign up for the 30-day free trial to access the sale without paying anything. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends to avoid a paid subscription.
2. Update your payment methods
Make sure your payment methods are up-to-date to avoid missing out on lightning deals. Remove expired cards and check the expiration dates of the remaining ones. If you plan on making large purchases, notify your credit card company or bank to prevent any delays or denials.
3. Consider the Prime Visa
Frequent Amazon shoppers can benefit from the Prime Visa. With a Prime membership, you can earn 5% cash back on Amazon purchases, as well as for travel booked through Chase. Additionally, you get 2% cash back on restaurants, gas stations, and local transit. There’s no annual fee, and you can receive a free $100 Amazon gift card upon approval.
4. Score free Amazon credit
Prior to Prime Day, Amazon is running promotions for Prime members to earn extra credits. Download the Amazon Photos app and upload your first photo to get $15 credit. Reload an Amazon gift card with $100 to receive $12 in credit. Spend $10 at Amazon Go and earn $3 credit.
5. Make use of Prime Day deals beyond Amazon
New this year, you can access Prime Day discounts at third-party retailers when you check out using your Amazon Prime account. Take advantage of these savings from other retailers.
6. Keep an eye on invite-only deals
Amazon is offering invite-only deals on popular tech items, beauty products, and fashion items. Make sure to check the link provided to see if you’re eligible for any of these exclusive offers.
7. Set up deal alerts using the Amazon app
Enable deal notifications in the Amazon app to receive alerts related to your recent searches and viewed items. This way, you won’t miss out on any great deals.
8. Utilize Alexa for easy shopping
Use your Alexa devices to stay updated on the October Prime Day sale. You can ask for reminders about the event and request notifications about deals on products in your Wish List, Cart, or Save for Later lists. Alexa can even place an order on your behalf, making your shopping experience hands-free.
9. Check out other retailers’ deals
Major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are offering their own competing anti-Prime Day sales. Take a look at these deals to compare prices and find additional savings.
10. Use price comparison extensions
Instead of manually comparing prices on different retailers’ websites, install a price comparison extension on your web browser. This extension can instantly show you the best current deals, price histories, retailer coupons, and more. For example, CNET Shopping is a free extension that works across multiple retailers.
11. Subscribe to CNET Deals
Subscribe to CNET Deals’ daily text service to receive special messages about deals under $50. During major shopping events like Prime Day, you can opt to receive more deal texts from various retailers. Stay up to date with the best offers.
12. Follow CNET Deals on Twitter
The CNET Deals team will be covering the event live on Twitter. Follow the main CNET Twitter account for the top deals and the CNET Deals Twitter account for a continuous stream of offers.
Don’t miss out on these tips and explore other shopping tips on CNET Deals, including saving on shipping, buying like-new electronics, and sending gifts through Amazon.
Source: October Prime Day: How to Get the Most Out of Your Shopping Experience – CNET
